Craft Times in August are run in line with the Reading Quest sessions – please see below.
Sunday 28-Saturday, 3 August: This week we are making origami bookmarks – what will you create?
Sunday 4-Saturday, 10 August: Can you find all the myths and legends which are part of the Reading Quest, which are hidden around the library?
Sunday 11-Saturday, 17 August: Draw your favourite book character or write a review of a book you have enjoyed during your reading quest this summer
Sunday 18-Saturday, 24 August: Create your myths and legends of Suffolk? Which I your favourite?
Sunday 25-Saturday, 31 August: Design a Sutton Hoo Longboat. What colour sails and shields will you choose?
Activities are free. Parents must stay with under eights.
Word Play Sessions: Every Thursday Morning. Trained staff run these free sessions. These sessions will continue throughout the summer holidays.
Tot Rock: 9.45-10.15am – active songs and rhymes for pre-school children.
Baby Bounce: 10.45-11.15am – Gentle songs for you and your baby to enjoy.
No need to book. Please just pop along. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Morning Book Group: Tuesday, 6 August 10am at the library. The group are discussing ‘My Sister, the Serial Killer’ by Oyinkan Braithwaite.
Afternoon Book Group: There is not a meeting in August. The group returns on Thursday, 5September at 2.45pm.
Evening Book Group: Thursday, 29 August 7-8pm. The group are currently reading ‘The Lincoln Highway’ by Amor Towles.
If you are interested in joining any of the above book groups, please contact library staff. The library supplies copies of the titles being read.
New – Family History Sessions: Saturday, 3 August, 2-4pm. Are you interested in researching your family history? Need to know more about the different types of records and how to access them?
Why not book an hour-long session with our volunteer who can help you begin your journey into finding out all about your family history? Please ring 01473 626103 to book either 2-3pm or 3-4pm.
Reading Quest: Saturday, 13 July–Friday, 13 September. There is still time to sign up to this year’s Reading Quest. This year’s theme is all about Suffolk and its myths and legends.Kesgrave Library is running the following sessions throughout the challenge:
Monday 9.30am-12noon
Tuesday 2.30-5pm
Wednesday 2.30-5.30pm
Thursday 2.30-5.30pm
Friday 9.30am-12noon
Saturday 2.30-4.30pm
Sunday 10am-1pm
This is a free activity and open to all two–12 year-olds.
Children will need their own library card, which can be issued before the challenge begins. Please speak to staff. Adults will need to bring ID to act as guarantor.
To finish the challenge each child needs to visit the library six times throughout the holidays and tell our amazing volunteers all about what they have been reading. They can read anything they choose but we do ask for at least one of the choices to be non-fiction. There are prizes and stickers throughout the challenge to motivate our young readers to finish, as well as competitions to enter.
Those who finish the challenge will be invited to the presentation of medals and certificates on Sunday, 8 September. Why not pop along and join in the fun!
Bank Holiday: The library is closed on Monday, 26 August for the bank holiday.
Recycle Your Ink Cartridges: Did you know that Kesgrave Library is a drop off point for printer ink cartridges, whether used or out of date (apart from laser printer cartridges). Every donation of a used cartridge helps the library to raise funds.
Printing and Photocopying: You can print and photocopy at your local library. We can print A4 colour and black and white, as well as photocopy in A4 and A3. We are also able to scan to email and enlarge and reduce documents.
Home Library Service: If you would like to access the library but are unable to visit us, Kesgrave runs three home library routes, where volunteers come out with a selection of books to your homes. To access this service, whether you are house bound, recovering from an operation, receiving treatment for an illness, or enquiring for a relative/friend or someone you care for, please ring the library: 01473 626103 or log onto the Suffolk Libraries website and complete the online form.
Book Donations: We are still looking for good quality book donations, mainly fiction – adult or children. Please speak to staff if you are interested in donating some items to us. Thank you to everyone who has already donated items to the library.
Opening Hours
Monday 9am-12noon
Tuesday 9am-12noon/2.30-5pm
Wednesday 2.30-6pm
Thursday 2.30-8pm
Friday 9am-12noon/2.30-6pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 10am-3pm
Maggie Lusher
Kesgrave Library Manager
01473 626103